Application Engineer

4 weeks ago

Itasca, United States Knowles Precision Devices Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionThis position supports sales and ensures the correct product is identified for internal and external customer requirements and applications. Growth in sales is an expected result of good project management. Background and interests in Green Energy, IoT, AGV, Battery Backup, power supply, inverter, converter, energy storage and power applications are required.
Key Responsibilities
  • Immediate AE will be 90% focused on Supercapacitor work.
  • Provide technical support between internal and external Customers & Distributors, as well as internal groups such as Regional Sales Mgrs, Local Sales Representatives, Customer Service, Product Management, factory production/ engineering personnel.
  • Understand the production process and the key raw materials used in each type of product.
  • Manage engineering projects and sizing modules from concept to mass production.
  • Define capacitor cell & module solutions, and options in cooperation with Product Management & other team members.
  • Provide technical, engineering and specification support for New Product Introductions.
  • Identify internal needs in support of growing capacitor revenues.
  • Learn and provide customers with key features & specifications of CDE standard product series.
  • Cross Reference support versus our competitors.
  • Expand on Customer friendly application notes.
  • Expand on whitepapers for product types and applications.
  • Generate charts and graphs as needed per series based on factory information and internal test results.
  • Develop and update calculation tools and materials specific to different markets and applications.
  • Generate CAD drawings required.
  • Provide application and product type training to customers and the sales channels.
  • Generate and present PowerPoint presentations.
  • Tradeshow support.
  • Manage life test lab equipment.
  • Life Test data analysis for factory and module design evaluation.
  • Verify factory manufacturing quality, by performing our own internal tests, recording data, and 
  • Failure Analysis.
  • Corrective Action.
  • Standards, Agency Approval and Industry requirement support
  • Agency Approval oversight.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor’s Degree Electronics or Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Skills: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Python (preferred), Solid Works, Altium, Auto Cad-Inventor
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Energy storage solutions background
  • Power supply circuit design solutions, BMS design solutions, 
  • Experience with Arbin or other Battery/Supercapacitor testing equipment preferred.
  • Applications sales experience would be a plus.
  • 3 - 5 years technical applications experience required
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication. There will be many customer-facing engineering opportunities, via MS Teams, Email, Phone or by Visits.
  • Travel Required:  10 - 20%

BenefitsBenefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $80,000 to $120,000 per year.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
CDE is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

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